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politico.eu
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Poland, Netherlands Seek to Ease EU Rules on Non-EU Defense Spending

Poland and the Netherlands proposed loosening EU rules for the €1.5 billion European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to fast-track non-EU defense purchases, particularly for supporting Ukraine, potentially allowing EDIP funds for producing non-EU weapons in Europe.

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36% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Дамева поднесе оставка поради притисоци од владата

Претседателката на Судскиот совет, Весна Дамева, поднесе неотповиклива оставка поради притисоци од владата, особено од премиерот Христијан Мицкоски, кој најави "робусна акција" против корумпирани судии и обвинители, предизвикувајќи загриженост кај ЕУ и САД.

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44% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Ukraine's EU Accession Talks: First Cluster Opening Expected in April-May 2025

EU Commissioner Marta Kos announced the potential opening of the first negotiating cluster for Ukraine's EU accession in April-May 2025, following a screening process and significant Ukrainian reforms during wartime; the first cluster will open first and close last, with the overall timeline depende...

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dw.com
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Poland Strengthens Nordic Ties Amidst Increased Defense Spending and Geopolitical Shifts

During a visit to Sweden, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed an agreement strengthening their strategic partnership, driven by Poland's increased defense spending (4.2% of GDP in 2024, rising to 4.7% in 2025) and a desire for closer ties with Nordic a...

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56% Bias Score

dailymail.co.uk
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French Man Faces 30 Years for Role in Teacher's Murder

Brahim Chnina, facing 30 years in prison, admits regret for his role in an online hate campaign against Samuel Paty, whose beheading followed his daughter's false accusations about the teacher showing Charlie Hebdo cartoons.

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44% Bias Score

dailymail.co.uk
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French Government Faces Collapse Amidst Budget Crisis

France teeters on the brink of a major political crisis as the National Rally threatens to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government unless he yields to their budget demands by 3 pm GMT today; this could lead to France's first government collapse since 1962, already triggering market turmoil...

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60% Bias Score

dw.com
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Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts

The global arms trade reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict; European and US companies overcame supply chain issues to meet demand, while Russia's sales surged 40% due to increased domestic production, and Israeli arms sales hit record highs.

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dw.com
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Germany Announces €650 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced €650 million in military aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, reaffirming Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russia's aggression and solidifying its position as a leading aid provider in Europe.

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dw.com
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Syrian Civil War: Aleppo Under Rebel Control Amidst Renewed Violence

A surprise jihadist offensive in northern Syria has led to rebels seizing much of Aleppo, prompting military intervention from Iran and Russia, resulting in over 440 deaths including over 60 civilians in five days and a humanitarian crisis as thousands flee.

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40% Bias Score

dw.com
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Malian Drone Strike Kills Separatist Leaders, Raises Tensions

On December 1st, 2024, the Malian army used armed drones to strike eight leaders of northern independence movements in Tinzaouatene, resulting in approximately ten military casualties and a potential shift in conflict dynamics; the operation, planned for months, targeted key figures of the newly for...

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44% Bias Score

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mk.ru
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Biden Pardons Son Amidst Political Controversy

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for past federal crimes including tax violations and gun charges, despite previous denials from the White House, sparking intense political controversy and raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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68% Bias Score

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corriere.it
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Biden Pardons Son Hunter for Gun and Tax Charges

President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for federal gun and tax crimes, covering past and potential future charges, sparking immediate political controversy and raising questions of justice and fairness.

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40% Bias Score